The i-Run team says
The Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL shoe for men perfectly combines flexibility and responsiveness during your running sessions over all distances. It is designed for both roads and gravel paths.
Aero Glide 3 GRVL: For which type of athlete, what usage, what distance, and what surface?
It is aimed at runners of all levels, from beginners to more experienced athletes, who are looking for a lightweight model focused on comfort.
This versatile pair accompanies you during your regular training sessions, 2 to 3 times a week, over any distance.
It is designed to follow you for long periods on gravel tracks as well as on roads.
Aero Glide 3 GRVL from Salomon, what usage?
+ Both comfortable and dynamic, this elevated model is a great partner during your daily running sessions. It boosts your performance while offering a welcome softness. This GRVL version excels at transitioning from road to trails.
- It is not built for competition; for race days, we recommend the Salomon S-Lab Spectur, a shoe equipped with advanced technologies.
Why choose the Salomon Aero Glide 3 GRVL?
Its various technical features guarantee you:
- A thick midsole: efficient cushioning that effectively absorbs shocks upon ground contact.
- Maximum rebound that optimizes forward propulsion and energizes your stride.
- A curved construction underfoot that promotes smooth and natural transitions.
- An adjusted upper that ensures excellent breathability.
- A seamless internal design.
- A mudguard that protects your foot.
- An outsole equipped with lugs that adapt perfectly to gravel.
- A lightweight and comfortable ensemble.
- An eco-friendly design: inclusion of recycled materials.
Aero Glide 3 GRVL, what's new?
Compared to the previous version, the Salomon Aero Glide 2, it offers several improvements:
- A new drop of 8 mm compared to 10 mm in the previous version.
- A new foam that provides lightness and offers a powerful energy return.
- A higher sole for even more cushioning without compromising on impulse.
- A redesigned upper for more comfort during your runs.
- More precise fit.
Characteristics of the Aero Glide 3 GRVL gravel running shoe
- Drop: 8 mm.
- Cushioning: Composed of a soft foam that promises the perfect balance between shock absorption on impact and responsiveness. Its curved geometry facilitates transitions for smoother strides.
- Upper (the upper part that encases the foot): The integrated mesh provides a constant source of freshness to ensure breathability matching your efforts. The adjusted design keeps your foot well-positioned and minimizes friction for lasting comfort over miles.
- Outsole: Offers reliable grip on both dry and wet surfaces and provides good abrasion resistance. The multidirectional lugs provide an unfailing grip on loose terrains like mud or unstable earth.
- Removable Ortholite molded insole
- Reflective heel pattern: visibility
- Weight observed at i-Run: 260 g in size 42
Technologies
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EndoFit
Exclusive Salomon technology consisting of an internal sleeve designed to hold the foot and improve ground feedback and foot wrapping.
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Geometric Decoupling
Technique in which the shoe follows the movements of the foot to ensure a smooth stride and better weight distribution of the body. This also translates to an efficient and effortless roll from heel to toe.
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3D Mesh
The 3D Mesh offers optimal breathability.
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Ortholite moulée
Molded to embrace the contours of the foot, this OrthoLite® insole provides exceptional cushioning, breathability, and durability, for shoes that are even more comfortable and high-performing.
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R.Camber
The sole profile, referred to as "reverse camber" by the Salomon teams, features a curved shape that promotes a smooth transition.
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SensiFit interne
Invisible from the outside, the SensiFit wraps the foot from the midsole to the lacing system, offering a fit that is secure, precise, and almost custom-made all around the foot.
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Energy Foam Evo
High-performance foam blend offering an ultra-dynamic experience and an elevated profile. Composed of PEBA and EVA.
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Gravel Running Contagrip
Outsole inspired by gravel bike tires, providing good all-terrain grip, to confidently transition from asphalt to gravel.
